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“We don’t make mistakes; we have happy accidents.” ~Bob Ross The man who popularized “happy little trees” in his television painting class truly mastered the art of gentle optimism. He reminded us that events may surprise us and work out … Continue reading →

Here it is — the first of my posts dedicated to word requests. “Independence” is for my Aunt Sheila, a retired teacher, a mother, a grandmother, and much more. Noting that Aunt Sheila liked my “peace” banner, I gave her … Continue reading →

Emily Dickinson wrote, “I dwell in Possibility.” Would you have guessed that it is a mere stone’s throw from Clutchpen? A passing glance may suggest that nothing much happens in Clutchpen. But closer inspection reveals that the columbines have done a … Continue reading →

Leafing through my newly acquired book, that is. I finally got my own copy of Sara Midda’s In and Out of the Garden. It is full of my favorite things – plant lore, fanciful watercolors, scenes I want to live … Continue reading →

I have seen many butterflies and moths recently, but had not yet sighted a Luna Moth – one of my favorites – until I was out picking up sticks and a pale green shape caught my eye. It was a little tattered … Continue reading →

Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could … Continue reading →

It has been a fine May in Clutchpen. I offer you a small drawing of Miss Flibberty Ribbit greeting a cordial specimen of Aquilegia canadensis. Please linger over a cup of tea! The wild red columbine I met while I … Continue reading →

Welcome to Clutchpen and a very happy Maritime Day to you all! Do you need a bit of music to put you in a seafaring state of mind? Enjoy a listen: Scilly Shanty Singers singing Row Boatman Row. These fellows … Continue reading →